Yeah, I realize they probably weren't serious, some people just feel like they need to make a comment or an excuse as opposed to just "no thanks". It's just funny, every person who has looked has commented on, the wood, I guess it's kinda hard not to.
Did ya' tell 'em it's enough for 3 years? Problem is, most people don't know how much wood it takes each year. Even if only 2-3 cord, it's still a big stack(s).
Heck, most of us would pay a little extra if we knew the house cane with that much wood! Silly non-woodburners!
I assume your leaving the wood then? I suppose that is a downside... getting 3 years ahead for nothing! But the first thought that came to mind when I saw the title... getting 3 years ahead then buying a stove that takes a smaller split! That would have me pulling hair for sure. Or even one that takes a much larger split too (wasted space).
How true! I spoke with someone who moved up from below the bridge and asked how he intends to heat this coming winter. "I have oil and will use wood also. I have about 5 almost 6 face cord......" Told him to get ready to burn a lot of oil. He has since picked up more wood, but we all know about the moisture content of that stuff. (Told him to keep an eye on the chimney buildup also)
He may have sneaked across Big Mac...I mean snuck....snuk, aw, he's here with his family at any rate! Here is a pic of the annual immigration migration from the lower pennisula to the U.P. We don't usually accept many at all. There aren't many that know the proper pronunciation of the word "sauna"!
That's funny... I get the fact that our stacks are often the topic of conversations for visitors. How many of us have heard the infamous "think you have enough wood" comment? Could be worse I guess, I had someone see the stacks and asked if I mice problems.
I explained to my agent that it is 3+ years worth. I listed the wood and the wood shed as "negotiable" and explained to my agent that I fully understand that not everybody is into burning wood and wants a 50 ft wood shed. By negotiable I mean, if they want it I'm sure we can work something out depending on how much they beat me up on the price of the house if they don't want it I can make both the wood and the wood shed disappear. How much is 24 cords of dry wood in a wood shed worth?...depends a lot on the person.
Been there got that T-shirt! I used to cut my wood at 26" for a fireplace, then I installed an insert. I was 3 years ahead for a fireplace which is about 6 years ahead for the insert! I'm still making short ones out of long ones!
It's usually the first thing I hear when visitors come to my house for the first time. I usually answer "there is never enough," or "nope," but I think I want to start saying "enough for what?" Greg
Just got done telling a couple guys that the wood in the shed is for this year, and the wood they were standing next to was for next year. Seemed to confuzzle 'em that I had more than this years wood. Just not how it's done with most folks up here. I tried to tell one of 'em what a full cord is, and he said "Oh, I don't get that technical with it".
Are you gonna burn wood when you move? Prolly a stupid question. I'd have to take it with me. 24 cords... yup... too much sweat equity.
When I bought my house, the seller was about 3 minutes ahead; there were uncut pine logs laying out in the snow. I told him specifically that the wood stays with the house. (I couldn't buy dry wood.) I ran out of logs about March, so bought some "seasoned" (about a winter month) wood to finish the year. Never again. If the buyer has no clue as to the value of the stash, just say you are an "OCD prepper", and take it with you. But if he knows, it will be a good thing to sweeten the deal. Greg
Similar here. About a cord of just css wet Oak on the front porch when we moved in the first week of Sept. of '06. The guy seemed very proud of himself for being prepared.
